Re: [Elecraft] Latest updater reported as Spyware!

2007-11-21 Thread Julian G4ILO
On Nov 21, 2007 6:22 AM, Greg [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I renewed my subscription and updated Spysweeper today before doing an update. It did block it but only because it was set to block exe files. I went into the setup in Spysweeper to ask first instead of auto blocking. When I ran setup

Re: [Elecraft] Latest updater reported as Spyware!

2007-11-21 Thread dj7mgq
FYI: Here at work neither Spybot - Search Destroy nor Trend Micro reported any problems. vy 73 de toby ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub

[Elecraft] OT: Logging software

2007-11-21 Thread Julian G4ILO
This is a bit off-topic, although I'm asking in the context of the K3 operating software I'm writing (more info on this at www.g4ilo.com/kcommunicate.html .) My program will keep a log of contacts made with it in MixW log format, because that's what I'm already using. If you use MixW already you

RE: [Elecraft] OT: Logging software

2007-11-21 Thread Dale Holloway
With Log Window 4.5 you can now have it connect to your MixW log, so anything logged in MixW goes into the LW log simultaneously without the need to do an export/import. --Dale, K4EQ -Original Message- From: Julian G4ILO [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, November 21, 2007

[Elecraft] re: soldering suggestions?

2007-11-21 Thread Mike Scott
I'm using a hakko 936 and I have a .05 chisel tip. The solder that I'm using is kester SN60PB40 #66/44 .025. (It is my intention to use this solder and the .05 tip when working on the K1.) Robert, I thought of two items when

[Elecraft] Question on K3 Amp

2007-11-21 Thread Lee Buller
I was looking at all the neat pictures out there of K3 assembly and I noticed a picture of the K3 Amp that has some resistors going from the binocular transformer...across the final transistorsto a solder pad. Looked kind of goofy to me so I thought I would ask. Are those some sort of

Re: [Elecraft] Latest updater reported as Spyware!

2007-11-21 Thread Leigh L Klotz, Jr.
For Windows users who don't currently run a Spyware detector but are considering doing so now after being alerted by this discussion, please be careful when picking one as there are many free download programs which claim to be spyware checkers and have lookalike names similar the ones

Re: [Elecraft] Question on K3 Amp

2007-11-21 Thread Robert Friess
Those are feedback resistors and dissipate a few watts of power. They need to up in the air to allow the power to dissipate without burning the board. 73, Bob, N6CM On Nov 21, 2007 6:46 AM, Lee Buller [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I was looking at all the neat pictures out there of K3 assembly and

[Elecraft] Polar Bear Nov Run

2007-11-21 Thread Ron Polityka
Hello, Saturday 24 Nov. 2007 the Polar Bears will be on the HF bands out on the trails. Yes, there is a major CW DX contest going on this weekend but it is The Full Beaver Moon on the 24th. Most of the Polar Bears that will be on the air will be on 40, 30 and 80m CW during the day into the

Re: [Elecraft] Latest updater reported as Spyware!

2007-11-21 Thread Tom Childers, N5GE
On Wed, 21 Nov 2007 07:24:44 -0800, you wrote: Amen. Good comment! For Windows users who don't currently run a Spyware detector but are considering doing so now after being alerted by this discussion, please be careful when picking one as there are many free download programs which claim to

[Elecraft] K3 eHam reviews

2007-11-21 Thread George
Could we K3-hungry folks have some more eHam (reviews), please? And thanks to those 6 lucky guys who already submitted them. 73 from K3-hungry George, n4ym K2 # 4758 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a

[Fwd: RE: [Elecraft] Latest updater reported as Spyware!]

2007-11-21 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ Elecraft
Dick is having trouble posting. Here is his comment on the downloader utilty and anti-spyware. 73, Eric WA6HHQ Original Message Subject:RE: [Elecraft] Latest updater reported as Spyware! Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2007 07:36:07 -0800 (PST) From: Dick Dievendorff [EMAIL

Re: [Elecraft] K3 eHam reviews

2007-11-21 Thread Ken Kopp
Says something about the popularity of eHam, doesn't it 73! Ken Kopp - K0PP K2 #5665 K3 #56 [EMAIL PROTECTED] or [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list.

FW: [Elecraft] Latest updater reported as Spyware!

2007-11-21 Thread Dick Dievendorff
Trying again without the picture. Dick, K6KR -Original Message- From: Dick Dievendorff [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, November 21, 2007 7:36 AM To: 'Dave G4AON'; '[EMAIL PROTECTED]'; 'wayne burdick'; 'elecraft@mailman.qth.net' Subject: RE: [Elecraft] Latest updater reported

Re: [Elecraft] Latest updater reported as Spyware!

2007-11-21 Thread Julian G4ILO
On Nov 21, 2007 3:24 PM, Leigh L Klotz, Jr. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: For Windows users who don't currently run a Spyware detector but are considering doing so now after being alerted by this discussion, please be careful when picking one as there are many free download programs which claim to

Re: [Elecraft] Latest updater reported as Spyware!

2007-11-21 Thread Ken Kopp
No problem here with Norton, Ad-Aware or Spybot Ken Kopp - K0PP [EMAIL PROTECTED] or [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub

[Elecraft] K3: am I missing something re: DMM

2007-11-21 Thread DOUGLAS ZWIEBEL
Hi all, especially those who have assembled a K3 already (Eric, Wayne, and the Elecraft FTers invited to answer as well): Okay...so here I am in the K3 queue, getting ready. I have picked up an ESD mat and wrist strap, some new Phillips (those I have were pretty beat up), and now I'm bothering

Re: [Elecraft] K3: am I missing something re: DMM

2007-11-21 Thread Dave Martin
I have four DMMs and four or five VOMs. If you need digital readability or high input resistance a DMM is good. I won't bother with one to make resistance checks and the like when my K3 comes. I'd have to go look for one of my DMMs. A couple of the VOMs are within reach. Of course I may be

[Elecraft] More K3 Photos (Link)

2007-11-21 Thread Alan D. Wilcox
Hello, I just put a couple more K3 pix on site ... http://wilcoxengineering.com/K3sn40.aspx As soon as the missing modules come, I'll be moving forward again. :) Cheers, Alan -- Alan D. Wilcox, W3DVX 570-321-1516 http://WilcoxEngineering.com Williamsport, PA 17701

Re: [Elecraft] K3: am I missing something re: DMM

2007-11-21 Thread AJSOENKE
In a message dated 11/21/2007 11:05:45 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hi all, especially those who have assembled a K3 already (Eric, Wayne, and the Elecraft FTers invited to answer as well): Okay...so here I am in the K3 queue, getting ready. I have picked up an ESD

Re: [Elecraft] K3: am I missing something re: DMM

2007-11-21 Thread Julian G4ILO
On Nov 21, 2007 7:04 PM, DOUGLAS ZWIEBEL [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Sobeing a classic ham and O.F cheapskate, what do I really need to get the job done? If we are only talking resistance measurements (not adjustments), what is really needed? Greetings from a fellow cheapskate. Unless I

RE: [Elecraft] K3: am I missing something re: DMM

2007-11-21 Thread Ed Muns
So I just finished scanning the assembly manual (and the KPA manual). I found just 6 times where a measurement is called for using a multimeter (all found in the assembly manual, none in the KPA manual). And all six are just resistance checks (2 on page 32, 1 on page 41, 3 on page 42).

Re: [Elecraft] K3: am I missing something re: DMM

2007-11-21 Thread Tom Childers, N5GE
On Wed, 21 Nov 2007 14:16:50 -0500, you wrote: I have four DMMs and four or five VOMs. If you need digital readability or high input resistance a DMM is good. I won't bother with one to make resistance checks and the like when my K3 comes. I'd have to go look for one of my DMMs. A couple of

[Elecraft] K3: am I missing something re: DMM

2007-11-21 Thread Dave G4AON
Doug I used the most basic of digital multi-meters to check out my K3 when assembling it, the meter cost the equivalent of $5 about a year ago! You only have to do some basic resistance checks, nothing fancy. You will need a power meter and a 50 Ohm dummy load, for the basic K3/10 one that

RE: [Elecraft] K3: am I missing something re: DMM

2007-11-21 Thread Ron D'Eau Claire
Be very careful of any old VOM's around modern gear! For resistance checks they often used sufficient voltage and current to destroy modern i.c.s Even though you're only looking for a short circuit, if you do NOT have a short, whatever voltage/current the old VOM delivers will be placed across

[Elecraft] Latest updater reported as Spyware - update

2007-11-21 Thread Dave G4AON
I have been in contact with Dick, K6KR, the author of the updater program who is travelling some distance and is away from a PC. Dick asked if I could update the Reflector with our findings. While Spysweeper reports a problem on my PC it seems that others are not seeing anything with other

[Elecraft] Pelican Case for K2

2007-11-21 Thread Michael Mussler
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[Elecraft] Happy Thanksgiving to All

2007-11-21 Thread AJSOENKE
Happy Thanksgiving to All And especially to the entire Crew at Elecraft, you deserve a rest! 73, AL WA6VNN **Check out AOL's list of 2007's hottest products. (http://money.aol.com/special/hot-products-2007?NCID=aoltop000301)

Re: [Elecraft] Happy Thanksgiving to All

2007-11-21 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
I second that - Elecraft (on behalf of Wayne :-) - take a break. I may be waiting for my rig, but not at the expense of your sanity - Happy Thanksgiving On 21/11/07 19:54, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] sent: Happy Thanksgiving to All And especially to the entire Crew at Elecraft, you

Re: [Elecraft] More K3 Photos (Link)

2007-11-21 Thread Alan D. Wilcox
Missing the reference oscillator, and that's a bit of a show stopper! -- Alan D. Wilcox, W3DVX 570-321-1516 http://WilcoxEngineering.com Williamsport, PA 17701 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a message dated 11/21/2007 10:41:34 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hello, I

Re: [Elecraft] Latest updater reported as Spyware - update

2007-11-21 Thread Greg - AB7R
Dave... In Spysweeper go to the windows system tab and uncheck the auto shield for exe programs. The system should then ASK if you want to continue when you attempt to run an exe file. That's what I had to do and it worked fine. - 73, Greg - AB7R Whidbey Island WA

[Elecraft] Latest updater reported as Spyware - update

2007-11-21 Thread Don Rasmussen
FWIW I never had a virus that was as bad as an Antivirus program... Keep a GHOST image and simply restore as needed... [Elecraft] Latest updater reported as Spyware - update Greg - AB7R ab7r at cablespeed.com Wed Nov 21 17:29:56 EST 2007 Dave... In Spysweeper go to the windows system

[Elecraft] K3/100 #78

2007-11-21 Thread Thomas Norff
Hello Guys, K3 Serial Number 78, located in Germany, is up and working. I finished to assemble my K3 (ordered 04/30/07, shipped 11/15/07 and delivered 11/19/07) without any serious problems. The only thing you should consider... RTFM ! Even if a step seems to be not necessary or wrong... do each

[Elecraft] K3 #83 Factory Assembled Delivered

2007-11-21 Thread Don Nesbitt
Ordered April 28/29 via FAX with deposit. Factory assembled K3/100-F Serial #83 was shipped yesterday afternoon and delivered via UPS Overnight this morning (November 21). 73 es gud dxing -- Don N4HH ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to:

[Elecraft] Fw: Latest updater reported as Spyware

2007-11-21 Thread Van W1WCG
- Original Message - From: Frank Van Cleef [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Wednesday, November 21, 2007 4:12 PM Subject: Latest updater reported as Spyware Hi Dave, I had the same kind of problem, and I run Spy Sweeper version 4.7 with automatic database

[Elecraft] K3 Rev C Assembly and Owner's Manuals Posted

2007-11-21 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
We have just posted the latest versions (Rev C) of the K3 Assembly and Owner's manuals to the web site. These new manuals incorporate customer feedback from the first 100 K3s shipped. Thanks for the suggestions! 73, Eric WA6HHQ http://www.elecraft.com

[Elecraft] New K3 Programmer's Reference (Ver. A4) on the Elecraft Web Page

2007-11-21 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
We have just posted a new revision (A4) of the K3 programmer's reference on the manual download web page at http://www.elecraft.com 73, Eric WA6HHQ --- P.S. Have a GREAT Thanksgiving! (And a super weekend if you are outside of the U.S. :-) ___

[Elecraft] 100 K3's shipped

2007-11-21 Thread vk2nu
Congrat's to Elecraft on shipping the first 100 K3's !! Would imagine it is going to be a busy week ahead shipping the remaining 100 from Run#1 prior to the 30/Nov. Keep up the good work !! David, VK2NU ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to:

[Elecraft] New K2 Quick Reference Guide

2007-11-21 Thread Don Wilhelm
A friend who bought a used K2 created a Reference Guide to help fqmiliarize himself with the K2 buttons and the menu functions. He has generously allowed me to post his work on my website. It can be found right now at www.qsl.net/w3fpr - scroll down on the opening page a bit and you will find

Re: [Elecraft] 100 K3's shipped

2007-11-21 Thread N2ZDB
David, Yes 100 units is a big accomplishment...congratulations to Elecraft. Yes I remember production run 1 was increased to 200 units also.and to think there is still 100 to go before #2 starts. I guess anyone in production runs 2 and 3 still have a lot of waiting before theirs

[Elecraft] It is 2.50 AM in Germany and...

2007-11-21 Thread Toby Deinhardt
... K3 SN 00067 is alive and well! My heartfelt thanks to Eric, Wayne, Lisa, Scott, the developer team, the field testers and all the people who packed the fortune cookies! vy 73 de toby ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You

[Elecraft] K3 FIRMWARE UPDATE, REV. 1.41 -- strongly recommended for all K3 owners

2007-11-21 Thread wayne burdick
[My apologies if you're receiving this message twice. We posted to both the Elecraft reflector and to our list of present K3 owners to make sure everyone affected learns of this firmware release.] Our newest firmware release for the K3 (MCU revision 1.41) has many significant improvements,

[Elecraft] K3: prod run #1 size

2007-11-21 Thread DOUGLAS ZWIEBEL
Gents: I feel that the rumors are getting off track again. As I recall (which may not be perfect), but in the very beginning, it was posted that (paraphrasing), If you place a 50% deposit, you can have a SN in the first 200. There was never any statement that 200 was the size of a

Re: [Elecraft] K3: prod run #1 size

2007-11-21 Thread Brett Gazdzinski
I think you may be wrong in expecting it before the December holidays, I am in the first run and figure I might get mine just before that. Ordered May 2nd and paid the deposit, and so far I have heard nothing. After the email arrives, its 5 to 10 business days or something before it ships, then

[Elecraft] K3: prod run #1 size

2007-11-21 Thread Don Rasmussen
Eric or Wayne, correct me if I am wrong or the shipping status page is incorrect, but the shipping status page now says: 2nd Production Run K3 shipments are targeted to begin shipping the week of Nov 30th. Sold out. That is fresh information as of November 19th and indicates to me that they

[Elecraft] Some Good News and Some Bad News

2007-11-21 Thread David Yarnes
I'm in Ventura, CA tending a sick brother in the hospital. Looks like I'll miss Thanksgiving at home. But I talked to the XYL yesterday, and a package arrived at home. Guess what! My K3 arrived! What's strange is that I did get a preliminary message about my invoice, but no message saying

RE: [Elecraft] Some Good News and Some Bad News

2007-11-21 Thread Craig Rairdin
FWIW my serial number was written in pencil in the upper right corner of my invoice that came with the K3. That might be the easiest to find. I think the serial number envelope was in the miscellaneous parts bag. It was near the bottom of the bigger box of subassemblies, not the small box of